Squash ’em or square ’em?
Although the media distorts politics, it carries out a necessary function. Shea explores how we can use the media to hold the government to account whilst filtering out misinformation and fake news.
Loneliness amongst Britain’s young people is an endemic issue, and one that has been brought into sharp focus by the pandemic. How can it be resolved?
Although the media distorts politics, it carries out a necessary function. Shea explores how we can use the media to hold the government to account whilst filtering out misinformation and fake news.
The UK school curriculum does not reflect the violent nature of British colonial rule in Palestine. This must change in light of Britain's unique role and responsibility in Palestinian dispossession and oppression.
Those with dark skin know that it’s ugly. They’ve been told by classmates, parents, friends and even their own community. It’s time for black people to realise that we reinforce colourism as much as we fight against it.
We know about human rights, but where did they come from? How essential are they in society, are they always upheld, and is there ever justification to take them away? We must be aware of our rights in order to fight against injustice and for true equality.
On the 30th of July 1949, the Legal Aid and Advice Act was passed. 71 years on, there is little to celebrate. Society’s least vulnerable are deprived of legal assistance and the system itself is on the brink.
Post Brexit, the UK has an opportunity to lead the way on environmental governance. Can it draw inspiration from Denmark´s ambitious climate law?
We all shop, but do we all know who makes our clothes? Are we aware of the environmental impact our clothes have? It is time for us to stop turning a blind eye, and to start making ethical choices.
For a “green recovery” to be successful, investing in green policies is not enough. The UK needs a radical re-think.
With advances in gene therapy being made daily, the question is no longer whether gene therapy can be used, but if it should. There are compelling practical and ethical arguments on both sides of this debate, which are further complicated by uncertainty surrounding gene therapy’s possible effects.
The UK is the second highest in the world for pornography consumption. Although porn may pose a threat to our romantic and sexual relationships, a nuanced review of psychological research highlights the deficiencies in this area of research. The psychology of pornography use leaves many questions unanswered.